China to Issue 70 National Standards for Carbon Footprints

Streamlining Carbon Accounting for Key Industries

China has released a plan to standardize carbon emission calculations across key sectors as part of efforts to meet its carbon reduction targets.

The country's top economic planning agency announced plans to establish 70 national standards this year to govern carbon footprints, energy efficiency, and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS).

These standards will cover a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, construction, transportation, and energy. The aim is to establish a consistent methodology for measuring and reporting carbon emissions, enabling businesses and organizations to better manage their carbon footprint.

China's move to standardize carbon accounting is a significant step in its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet its climate goals. The country has pledged to peak its carbon emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.

The establishment of these national standards will provide a clear framework for measuring and reducing carbon emissions, helping China to achieve its ambitious climate targets.